An English teacher at Morehead High School was found dead Thursday evening, school officials said in a news release.

The teacher was identified as 31-year-old Amanda Rorrer, who had been teaching at the school since August 2010.

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Mrs. Rorrer was a passionate, caring and attentive teacher who put her students first. She worked very hard to achieve her goal in becoming a teacher and was committed to helping her students believe they could also achieve their goals. In her brief time as a teacher, she made a difference in the lives of so many in her classroom," said Morehead High Principal Betty Harrington.

Officials said grief counselors were on hand to assist students and staff.